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Creating Web Pages

Introduction to QuickBooks

Medical Billing & Coding

Pharmacy Technician

Veterinary Assistant

Food Service Manager

Real Estate CE Home Study

Teacher Prof. Development

Supervision & Management

Outdoor Photography

SLR Digital Photography

Genealogy Using DNA

Learn the Ukulele

Advanced Photography

Speed Spanish

Sign Language

Solar Eclipse Program

Summer Youth Programs

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Spoon River College

Office of Community Outreach

June 2017

Schedule of Classes & Events

TRAINING FOR LOCAL

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Do you or other employees at your business need training? The Office of Community

Outreach at Spoon River College can provide customized training for your business. Let us

help make your business the best it can be! Our commitment to providing a total

training solution means we'll partner with you to create customized programs that are central

to your company's success. This includes specialized curriculums, flexible class schedules,

and options such as web-based and computer-based training.

The Office of Community Outreach is truly committed to creating partnerships with

business and industry and other public agencies. By working cooperatively with business

and industry we can jointly address many of the workforce and training needs of the region

and community. We have state-of-the art facilities available or we can provide training

on-site “at your place.” We have worked with many businesses and institutions to design a

program to meet specific needs. Some of our clients are Pella Corporation, MidAmerica

National Bank, Graham Hospital, McDonough District Hospital, City of Canton,

NTN Bower Corporation, Dynegy, state and local agencies, and many more. Some of our

topics have included Team Building, Supervisory Skills, Customer Service, OSHA 10 & 30,

Leadership, Diversity Training, Microsoft Word & Excel, and more. Our services to you

include:

Meeting with your business representatives to determine your exact need

Locating the best possible facilitator for your training

Designing a curriculum and presentation method best suited to your needs

Scheduling the best time and location for your training

Using the latest technologies to enhance the instruction

Delivering a complete package of training

Offering the best economical pricing for the highest quality of instruction

For more information contact:

Andrea Barbknecht (Canton Area) at 309-649-6368

Erin Orwig (Macomb Area) at 309-833-6032

Stephanie Howerter (Havana Area) at 309-543-4413

Rob Kirkham (Rushville Area) at 217-322-6060

http://www.pella.com

http://www.midnatbank.com/

http://www.midnatbank.com/

http://www.mdh.org/

http://www.grahamhospital.org/

http://www.mdh.org/

http://www.cantonillinois.org/

http://www.ntnbower.com/

https://www.dynegy.com/

COMPUTER SKILLS (Computer Skills classes help you gain the skills you need

personally or professionally.)

MICROSOFT WORD (LEVEL I) Gain the skills needed to

create and edit word processing documents, including formatting

and editing features; inserting clip art, word art and pictures;

align and indent text, change the look of your screen, links to

online resources, and more! Fee: $30

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE850M1/SU17) Wednesday, June 28, 1-4pm Instructor: Erin Orwig

MICROSOFT EXCEL (LEVEL I) Topics in this introductory

course include selecting cells, using the fill handle and moving

cell contents, basic formulas, formatting cells, freezing panes, as

well as sorting and filtering! Fee: $30

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE852M1/SU17) Wednesday, July 12, 1-4pm Instructor: Erin Orwig

Canton, Spoon River College (CE852A1/SU17) Thursday, July 13, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

INTRO TO MICROSOFT EXCEL PIVOT TABLES Curious

about Pivot Tables and how they work? Come to this class to

learn the basics of building a Pivot Table and modifying a Pivot

Table to fit your needs. Learn how Pivot Tables calculate

multiple answers from one large data set without needing to use

formulas! (Excel Level 1 skills needed for this class). Fee: $30

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE888M1/SU17) Tuesday, August 8, 1-4pm Instructor: Erin Orwig

COMPUTER SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE (ONLINE)

Even Most jobs today require a working knowledge of certain

computer skills. Employers seek and reward employees with the

skills and knowledge to send messages across the country via

e-mail; use a spreadsheet to create a graph and paste it into a

report; add and edit data in a database; understand the

implications of file sizes, memory limitations, and network

arrangements; and recognize the function and features of modern

computer components. Any job candidate who already possesses

these skills will stand above those who do not. This course is a

great introduction to Windows 10 and Office 2016 and is

designed to provide the fundamental computer competencies you

need to survive and prosper in today's fast-changing workplace.

You will learn how to implement the powers of modern office

software to work faster and more efficiently. We'll focus on

practical application for software most common to the workplace.

When you finish this course, you will have learned why

employers consider technological literacy so critical to the

success of any organization. Fee: $99

Online Course, Instructed by Education To Go Staff Choose a Start Date (June 14, July 12, August 16) Class runs for 6 weeks! Enroll at www.ed2go.com/spoonriver

CREATING WEB PAGES (ONLINE) Create and post your

very own Website in this extensive, hands-on, six week

workshop. First, you'll learn about the capabilities of the World

Wide Web and the fundamentals of web design. Then you'll plan

the content, structure and layout of your Web site, create pages

full of neatly formatted text, build links between the pages and to

the outside world, and add color, backgrounds, graphics,

and tables. You'll also learn critical and timely information on

securing the best possible location in search engine listings, and

powerful no-cost or low-cost web marketing strategies. Fee: $99


INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016

(ONLINE) Even "non-techie" beginners will find it easy to learn

Excel in this fun, step-by-step online course. These lessons will

teach you dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully

formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. You'll also learn

the secrets behind writing powerful mathematical formulas

and discover how to use the function wizard to quickly and

automatically calculate statistics, loan payments, future value,

and more. In addition, you'll get tips on sorting and analyzing

data, designing custom charts and graphs, creating

three-dimensional workbooks, building links between files,

endowing your worksheets with decision-making capabilities,

and automating frequently-repeated tasks with macros and

buttons. This informative course covers Quick Analysis, Flash

Fill, and powerful charting capabilities available in Excel 2016.

This is not a tutorial, but an in-depth class where you'll get

training, help, and personal support from an experienced

instructor as you're learning Excel basics step-by-step. Fee: $99


INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS 2016 (ONLINE)

QuickBooks is designed especially for the small to midsized

business who needs a fully functional accounting system that's

also easy to use. In 12 lessons, you'll gain hands-on experience

as you master the tools you need set up a chart of accounts;

reconcile your checking account; create and print invoices,

receipts, and statements; track your payables, inventory, and

receivables; create estimates; and generate reports. Whether

you're new to QuickBooks or have already used earlier versions

of this software program, this course will empower you to take

control of the financial accounting for your business. Fee: $99


Spoon River College Community Outreach Schedule

To Register, call:

Canton (309) 649-6260 Havana (309) 543-4413 Macomb (309) 833-6031 Rushville (217) 322-6060

Visit us online at www.src.edu/outreach. See page 6 for training locations.

The SRC Office of Community Outreach mission is to positively impact the

communities we serve through offerings, partnerships, projects,

new opportunities, and leadership.

Download this schedule at www.src.edu/outreach.

http://www.ed2go.com/spoonriver




http://www.src.edu/outreach.

http://www.src.edu/outreach

CAREER PROGRAMS

(Career Programs are options for those interested in a new career.)

MEDICAL BILLING & CODING (ONLINE) Spoon River

College Community Outreach offers online programs in Medical

Billing & Coding. Programs include certification with the

cost of program. Students can start at anytime as these programs

have open enrollment. Financial aid assistance is not available.

For course information which also includes program outlines,

requirements, and FAQS visit the link below. Fee: $1995-$2695

Online Course, Instructed by Education To Go Staff Classes have open enrollment with 12 months to complete the program. Enroll under Healthcare & Fitness at: http://careertraining.ed2go.com/spoonriver/

VETERINARY ASSISTANT (ONLINE) This online program

will prepare you to become a productive member of a veterinary

team. You'll learn about every aspect of veterinary assisting,

including anatomy and physiology, animal restraint, laboratory

sample collection, assisting in surgery and dentistry, prescription

preparation, and taking radiographs. You’ll also learn how to

interact professionally with clients and gain the expertise you

need to educate them about key topics in pet care, such as

nutrition, vaccinations, and administering medication. This

program is designed for people who want to work at a veterinary

hospital and those who are already employed in positions in

which they look after animals. Fee: $1995

Online Course, Instructed by Education To Go Staff Classes have open enrollment with 6 months to complete the program. Enroll under Healthcare & Fitness at: http://careertraining.ed2go.com/spoonriver/

PRE-EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY SERVICES-COOK

The Spoon River College Office of Community Outreach

provides pre-employment eligibility services for the Cook

facilities in Canton at no cost to participants. The

pre-employment process includes:

1. Enrollment in the KeyTrain in preparation for testing

2. Schedule for WorkKeys computer tests in: Applied Math,

Locating Information, Reading for Information

3. Manual dexterity tests

4. Creating a profile which gives you employment alerts at

www.cookmedical.com

The three WorkKeys computer tests also enable the applicant

to obtain the National Career Readiness Certificate, which is a

portable, evidence-based credential that measures workplace

skills and is a reliable predictor of workplace success.

Upcoming test dates include: June 27, July 11, July 25

Call 309-649-6260 to enroll in KeyTrain and to schedule testing!

(Applicants must provide documentation of high school

graduation or GED completion to Cook.)

PHARMACY TECH ED This 12 week course consists of 48

hours of classroom instruction plus an optional 2 hour PTCB prep

class for a total of 50 hours of instruction. Classes meet one

evening a week for 4 hours. Upon successful completion of the

course, students receive a Certificate of Completion for Pharmacy

Technician instruction. The Pharm Tech Ed coursework will

provide students with the basic skills necessary for an entry level

career as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail pharmacy

setting. In addition, the coursework will prepare students to

sit for the PTCB certification exam. Coursework in this

program includes:

Origin and history of pharmacy

Drug regulation and controls

Routes and formulations

Transcribing of physician's orders

Correct medication packaging

Calculating doses

Labeling prescriptions

Preparing IVs

Drug distribution systems

and the top 200 drugs brand/generic

This course is taught by licensed Certified Pharmacy Technicians

who are professionally employed in regional pharmacies.

Coming to Macomb this Fall, Dates and time TBA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Professional Development is for those in career fields that

required specialized training for their certification.)

(FSSMC) FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER

CERTIFICATION All establishments which serve food must

have one certified person on the premises at all times. In order to

maintain your Illinois FSSMC Certificate, or in order to obtain a

new FSSMC Certificate, you must complete an eight hour

ServSafe® IDPH approved course and pass an exam accredited

under the standards developed and adopted by the Conference for

Food Protection with a score of 75% or better. This course,

instructed by I Food Manager (IFM), covers up-to-date

information on safe food handling, preparation, food storage,

personal hygiene, and the prevention of food borne illnesses.

Successful completion includes a certificate issued by the Illinois

State Department of Public Health (IDPH). The IFM course

instructor will submit exam answer sheets to ServSafe® and will

submit the returned test scores to IDPH. IDPH will mail students

the Manager Request Form to fill out and return to IDPH with a

$35 payment. Students are not considered certified until the

Manager Request Form and payment has been submitted. IFM

will mail students a ServSafe® certificate. Courses are instructed

by Wanda Adkins of IFM. Call SRC to register at 309-833-6031,

309-647-6260, or call IFM at 309-837-5158. Fee: $175*

(*Payment is due 5 business days prior to start of class, if not

received a $20 late registration fee will apply. Fee includes class

& training manual.)

Macomb, Spoon River College Outreach Center Monday, June 12, 7:30am-5pm (VSK085M1/SU17)

Macomb, Spoon River College Outreach Center Monday, August 7, 7:30am-5pm (VSK085M6/FA17)



To Register, call:


“I could not hire employees for Cook without the testing in

place. I feel strongly that it benefits not only Cook, but the

candidates, and would benefit any employer that chooses to

utilize the information it provides.”

Denise Kirgan,

Cook Medical Plant Manager

http://careertraining.ed2go.com/spoonriver/

http://careertraining.ed2go.com/spoonriver/

http://www.cookmedical.com


FOOD SERVICE SANITATION (ONLINE) Students now

have the option to become certified in Illinois through

ifoodmanager and ServSafe® online. Students must contact

ifoodmanager at 309-837-5158 to register and pay for services

before they can begin online training. Fee: $285 ($125 to

ServSafe®, $125 to ifoodmanager, $35 to IDPH)

REAL ESTATE CONTINUING EDUCATION (HOME

STUDY) Spoon River College is offering a Home Study

option for REALTORS® continuing education credits.

REALTORS® can sign up at any time, will receive course

material from SRC to study on their own, and then schedule an

exam to be taken at the Macomb Outreach Center. The

following courses are approved by the PAAR Center For

Professional Education: For Real Estate Agent: Fair

Housing, Agency, Escrow and License Law, Advertising and the

Real Estate Agent, Distressed Property Sales, Reducing Radon

Risk in Real Estate, and Property Management 101. Fee: $35

per class, including materials

To register contact Erin Orwig at 309-833-6032.

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Office

of Community Outreach at SRC can provide teachers with

Professional Development (PD). Popular technology classes such

as Word, Excel, Access, OneNote, and PowerPoint may be

eligible depending on your professional goals and objectives.

Many of these classes are provided at various levels depending

on if you are new to the program or want to further develop your

skills. Other community outreach classes may also qualify

depending on your teaching subject area. For example we

offer classes on photography, iPad, art, and history. We are

continuously adding classes to our schedule so please visit us

frequently online for details. I’m interested! What do I do?

Step 1: Choose a class from this newsletter or visit us on the

web to find a class that will assist YOU in teaching.

www.src.edu/outreach/Pages/schedule.aspx

www.ed2go.com/spoonriver (online classes)

Step 2: Tell us you are interested in taking a class to be used

towards Teacher Professional Development. Please contact Erin

Orwig at 309.833.6032 or at [email protected]. Erin will di-

rect you on how to get registered as well as coordinate the proper

paperwork needed.

BUSINESS TRAINING (Business Training is for employees looking to gain skills to

benefit them in their current positions.)

FUNDAMENTALS OF SUPERVISION & MANAGEMENT

(ONLINE) If you have recently been promoted to a supervisory

or management position or want to learn how to become a more

effective manager, this course will help you master the basics of

business by learning the language of management. Learn how to

make a successful transition from employee to manager and

learn how to manage your time so that you can deal with the

constant demands of a managerial job. You will learn the skills

required to delegate responsibility and motivate your employees.

A large part of a manager's job involves getting things done

through other people, and this course will help you understand

how to influence and direct other people's performance. Finally,

you will learn how to solve problems and resolve conflicts so

you can accomplish your job more effectively. Fee: $99


A TO Z GRANT WRITING (ONLINE) In this class you'll

learn how to raise needed funds by discovering how and where

to look for potential funders who are a good match for your

organization. You'll also learn how to network and develop

true partnerships with a variety of funders, how to organize a

successful grant writing campaign, and how to put together a

complete proposal package. This course speaks mainly to

nonprofit organizations, schools, religious institutions, and

municipalities seeking grants from foundation, corporate,

government, and individual donors. It's also an excellent primer

for individuals wishing to become grant writing consultants or

community grant writing volunteers. Fee: $99


PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (Personal Development classes are an opportunity for you to

learn something new or to take a class just for fun.)

OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY Have you ever wondered what

the best camera setting is to capture outdoor photos? In this

3-hour class you will learn how! This course will be “live”

instruction. Participants will examine real life use of shutter

speed, how to select the right aperture, and of course, outdoor

lighting. This class is limited to the first 8 paid registrations.

(Bring your camera.) Fee: $39

Havana, Havana Nature Center (CE892K1/SU17) Saturday, June 10, 1-4pm Instructor: Bob Coker

“SLR” DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY This class is geared

to the student who uses an SLR camera with interchangeable

lenses and is NOT designed for point & shoot cameras. Learn the

various settings of the SLR camera, including ISO, correct

aperture and shutter speed. This is an excellent class for anyone

who already owns or is looking to purchase their first

SLR camera. (Bring camera, instruction booklet and notebook.

Email two of your favorite photos to [email protected] at

least one day prior to class.) Fee: $35

Canton, Spoon River College (CE893D1/SU17) Thursdays, July 6 & 13, 5:30-7:30pm Instructor: Bob Coker



To Register, call:


IFM offers additional food service

classes throughout the State. For

details call Wanda at 309-837-5158,

or visit www.ifoodmanager.com.

Take a class ONLINE! Additional classes are available online at: www.ed2go.com/spoonriver.

http://www.src.edu/outreach/Pages/schedule.aspx


mailto:[email protected]





GENEALOGY USING DNA You’ve seen advertisements for

DNA testing and using it in your Genealogy research, but what

do you really learn? This class will give a general overview of

DNA testing and the different types with a brief description of

some of the services available. Focus will be on Ancestry DNA

and how it connects with your family tree, as well as researching

on the ancestry.com website. Bring your questions! Fee: $30

Canton, Spoon River College (CE119D1/SU17) Wednesday, July 12, 6-9pm Instructor: David Barbknecht

LEARN THE UKULELE Whether you’re just completing 5th

grade, or you’re a retiree, or anyone in between, if you’ve always

wanted to learn how to play the ukulele, this workshop is for

you! You’ll learn how to: tune the instrument, use basic chord

fingerings, and sing fun songs, including Someone to Lava, I’m

A Believer, The Lion Sleeps

Tonight, Love Me Do, and many

more! Bring your own ukulele or

get a new one at camp and get

started with this enriching hobby!

Registration is limited, so call

early to reserve your seat!

Payment is required to complete

registration. (A limited number of

instruments may be available to

borrow.) Fee $25 (if you bring

your own instrument), $80

(includes purchase of instrument,

register by July 5th)

Canton, Spoon River College (CE081D1, D2/SU17) Wednesday, July 19, 6-9pm Instructor: Jeanine Standard

ADVANCED “SLR” DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY This class

is an excellent follow up to SLR Digital Photography and

is geared toward DSLR owners and experienced amateur

photographers who enjoy taking pictures but want to improve

their skills. Learning focuses on light metering, pop-up and

external flash photography, white balance, lens usage, and

mechanics of taking better pictures. (Bring camera, instruction

booklet and notebook. Email two of your favorite photos to

[email protected] at least one day prior to class.) Fee: $35

Canton, Spoon River College (CE893D2/SU17) Thursdays, July 20 & 27, 5:30-7:30pm Instructor: Bob Coker

SPEED SPANISH (ONLINE) Imagine yourself speaking,

reading and writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish!

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish

pronto. You'll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words

together to form sentences. In no time at all, you'll be able to go

into any Spanish speaking situation and converse in Spanish.

¡Qué Bueno! Fee: $99


DISCOVER SIGN LANGUAGE (ONLINE) You’ll begin with

an introduction to the language, and learn to create the signs for

numbers. You’ll master the sign alphabet so you can fingerspell

proper names. You’ll learn to sign phrases and expand to

complete sentences like how to introduce yourself and start a

conversation. You'll learn signs for colors, numbers, where you

live, family, and the activities you like to do and even the ones

you don't. You'll learn by watching videos that demonstrate how

to make the signs and how to incorporate facial expressions to

communicate in this language. You'll also explore topics such as

lip-reading, baby signs, and the career of interpreting. Fee: $99


FREE SOLAR ECLIPSE PROGRAMS AT PARLIN-INGERSOLL

PUBLIC LIBRARY IN CANTON Parlin-Ingersoll Public Library

will be hosting two FREE programs about the upcoming

“All-American Solar Eclipse.” On Monday, August 7th at 7:00

p.m. the Library, in partnership with Spoon River College, will

present an informational program by Rob Kirkham, Director of

the Rushville Outreach Center. Mr. Kirkham has conducted

many star gazing and astronomy programs for Spoon River

College and will share his knowledge of solar events. The library

received a grant to supply those attending solar eclipse viewing

glasses. Mr. Kirkham and library staff will also review solar

eclipse safety tips for viewing the eclipse on August 21, 2017. If

visibility permits, Mr. Kirkham will bring his telescope to share

some night sky viewing.

In addition, the library will be offering a Solar Eclipse Fun Day

on August 21, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the

actual eclipse. Attendees can bring their own lunch and share an

afternoon of fun solar events, hands-on activities, and eclipse

viewing. Registration is required for both events. All ages are

welcomed, but children should be accompanied by an adult to

receive solar eclipse viewing glasses. Canton will be in the area

of a partial eclipse so proper eye protection will be needed during

the entire event. For more information, call the Parlin-Ingersoll

Public Library at 309-647-0328.



To Register, call:



YOUTH PROGRAMS Save the date for one of our Summer Youth Programs. Programs are for those entering 1st-6th grade. A NEW program for students entering 7th-9th will be held at Canton this year!

June 5-8: Canton Summer Youth Program (Registration Closed)

June 12-15: Havana Summer Youth Program (Registration Closed)

July 12: Rushville Summer Youth Program

July 17-20: Macomb Summer Youth Program

Be watching for details online at www.src.edu/outreach.

Download this schedule at www.src.edu/outreach.






Reach us at: Brad O’Brien (309) 649-6294

Dean, Career & Workforce Education

Velvet Powell (309) 833-6033

Director, Community Outreach

Andrea Barbknecht (309) 649-6368

Director, Canton Outreach Center

Erin Orwig (309) 833-6032

Coordinator, Community Outreach

Spoon River College Community Outreach Contact Information

Lori Murphy (309) 649-6260

Senior Office Assistant

Rose Marie Bucher (309) 833-6031

Senior Office Assistant

Stephanie Howerter (309) 543-4413

Director, Havana Center

Rob Kirkham (217) 322-6060

Director, Rushville Center

Victoria Zamora (309) 833-6097 Campus Assistant, Community Outreach

src.edu/outreach

Canton, IL: Spoon River College, 23235 N. Co. Hwy 22, Registration Number : 309-649-6260

Macomb, IL: Spoon River College, Community Outreach Center , 2500 E. Jackson St., Registration Number : 309-833-6031

Havana, IL: Spoon River College, 324 E. Randolph, Registration Number : 309-543-4413

Rushville, IL: Spoon River College, 706 Maple Avenue, Registration Number : 217-322-6060

TRAINING LOCATIONS & CONTACT NUMBERS:

GED & LITERACY GED CLASSES are offered each semester at NO cost. For further

information please call the Adult Education Office at

309-649-6278 or 309-833-6017.

ESL - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE classes are

offered each semester at NO cost. For further information please call

the Adult Education Program Coordinator at 309-833-6038.

Visit the Adult Education website at www.src.edu/academics/Pages/ged.aspx

FOUNDATION & ALUMNI NEWS Visit the Foundation website at www.src.edu/foundation

or contact Colin Davis at [email protected] or 309-649-6395.

UPCOMING FOUNDATION/ALUMNI EVENTS

July 19: 7:30am, Board Meeting, SRC IVS Rooms

July 28: Foundation Golf Outing, Wee-Ma-Tuk Country Club

August 16: 7:30am, Board Meeting, SRC IVS Rooms


To Register, call:


Additional classes are

available online at:

www.ed2go.com/spoonriver.

Grammar Refresher

A to Z Grantwriting

Computer Skills for the Workplace

Beginning Writer’s Workshop

Project Management Fundamentals

Introduction to SQL

Effective Business Writing

Fundamentals of Management

Speed Spanish

Creating Web Pages

Discover Sign Language

Medical Terminology

http://www.src.edu/academics/Pages/ged.aspx

http://www.src.edu/academics/Pages/ged.aspx

http://www.src.edu/foundation

mailto:%[email protected]


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